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What should you do if you found an injured/sick/orphaned wildlife?

The Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County is not equipped to serve injured wildlife. Please take wildlife to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.

Many state and federal laws prohibit the handling or keeping of wildlife unless you are licensed to do so. Licensed wildlife rehabilitators are trained to care for many types of native wildlife and have the proper equipment to provide appropriate diagnosis and care for these animals to help return them to the wild.

You can find a licensed wildlife rehabilitator at the following sites: